First Israeli student to receive scholarship at British university

The scheme was initiated by members of Oxford Jewish Community who worked with Oxford Brookes and University Jewish Chaplaincy’s Rabbi Daniel Braune Friedman to raise the £20,000 needed to fund Mr Almog’s studies for a year.

“I think an integral part of developing southern Israel is developing a global reach and network, and I believe that my time at Oxford Brookes will be a first and significant step in this direction.”

Mr Almog said: “My wife and I already feel the community’s wholehearted generosity and warm embrace. It is a real honour and pleasure to be the first recipient of this scholarship.

“I think an integral part of developing southern Israel is developing a global reach and network, and I believe that my time at Oxford Brookes will be a first and significant step in this direction.”

Sandra Dwek, part of the working group which helped secure the scholarship, said: “Elad is an excellent student and has brought a lot of goodwill from Israel. It was hard work getting the idea to be accepted by people.

“The scholarship is already creating a better understanding between students and between the faculties and creating a close friendship between Israel and the university. We are delighted.”